Pics of my new girl (hope the GF doesn't get jealous)

whitbomb07 · **November 23, 2008, 11:16:48**

We still aren't quite on speaking terms, but I do think her name starts with a J.

But here's a little teaser of pics to come of my new girl................

And then just before I hit post I find the little warning saying no bigger than 128kb grrrrrrrr

)

(Well making it less than 128kb is a bit of a bummer, but I can understand why, although I think just giving a single 500kb limit on posts would be better)

Anyway here we go with number one. It's all I have time for now, but I assure you there will be more!

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Shambles · **Reply #1: November 23, 2008, 13:05:58**

Sweet. I like her

As for storing pics, I prefer photobucket. It's free and dead easy. You reading this Eyma

eye30 · **Reply #2: November 23, 2008, 15:27:48**

Great pic and backdrop.

I see you have wind deflectors on the windows. Are they any good?

Also. What is the white mark on the door?

Where is the backdrop?

Hemmi · **Reply #3: November 23, 2008, 18:53:20**

nice 8) , I like the tinted windows on this color

bumpkin · **Reply #4: November 23, 2008, 19:44:45**

Quote from: eye30 on November 23, 2008, 15:27:48

Also. What is the white mark on the door?

I think the aussie models all have badges on the boot and the doors saying the model, I can see SLX on this one

camerooney · **Reply #5: November 23, 2008, 21:26:40**

Nice whitbomb!
The blue looks stunning.
:biggrin:

I think you should invest in some decent magnetic p's though

The ones I have were a little bit more expensive, but they're really good.
And prevent scratching like the plastic ones usually do
:biggrin:

whitbomb07 · **Reply #6: November 23, 2008, 22:22:56**

Quote from: camerooney on November 23, 2008, 21:26:40

Nice whitbomb!
The blue looks stunning.
:biggrin:

I think you should invest in some decent magnetic p's though

The ones I have were a little bit more expensive, but they're really good.
And prevent scratching like the plastic ones usually do
:biggrin:

Thanks all

As for the P's where do you put a magnetic one on the front? All of the bumper is plastic annd the bonnet is way to curved to put it on there, if I did that it knowing my luck it wouldn't take long for me to have a run in with a cop (whose probably had his wife leave him, pay cut, house being reposessed) Not something I wanna do, I only have em till April, and I've zip tied them onto the plate, so they shouldn't move and scratch anything (trust me I was really worried about this).

As for the location, it's near King Edwards Park just south of the Newcastle CBD.

BTW have I done something wrong with the image? I cant open it up from what is displayed on the thread?

There is SLX written on the side eye30, but there was also a bit of dirt on her, luckily at this distance most doesn't show up.

There will be more to come when I get the time.

Regards

Daniel

camerooney · **Reply #7: November 23, 2008, 22:28:35**

Quote from: whitbomb07 on November 23, 2008, 22:22:56

Quote from: camerooney on November 23, 2008, 21:26:40
Nice whitbomb!
The blue looks stunning.
:biggrin:

I think you should invest in some decent magnetic p's though

The ones I have were a little bit more expensive, but they're really good.
And prevent scratching like the plastic ones usually do
:biggrin:

Thanks all

As for the P's where do you put a magnetic one on the front? All of the bumper is plastic annd the bonnet is way to curved to put it on there, if I did that it knowing my luck it wouldn't take long for me to have a run in with a cop (whose probably had his wife leave him, pay cut, house being reposessed) Not something I wanna do, I only have em till April, and I've zip tied them onto the plate, so they shouldn't move and scratch anything (trust me I was really worried about this).

Regards

Daniel

I've got the bonnet protector so I've put it on the front underneath like this:

Sits nicely under there and I havent had any problems so far.
I'm on mine till next November.

whitbomb07 · **Reply #8: November 24, 2008, 09:14:08**

I've got the bonnet protector

Sits nicely under there and I havent had any problems so far.

I'm on mine till next November.

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Yea I didn't get the bonnet protector, only the headlights. Oh well.

Anyway here are a few more pics. I'm still learning to use my new DSLR camera, and this was a bit rushed, wasn't sure what the weather was going to do. Plus I'm playing with new photo editing software. So they aren't that good but I hope you enjoy her.

Regards

Daniel

camerooney · **Reply #9: November 24, 2008, 09:29:43**

Nice
:biggrin:

Dazzler · **Reply #10: November 24, 2008, 10:16:02**

Very nice.. She looks extra blue!

whitbomb07 · **Reply #11: November 24, 2008, 10:44:22**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on November 24, 2008, 10:16:02

Very nice.. She looks extra blue!

Well i do have to admit I did tweak the colour saturation just a little to bring the blue out even more.

All I have to say about this whole attachment thing is GAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a headache getting those photos on until I knew what I was doing. I thought each attachment could be up to 128 X 4 = 512kb max per post, however whilst an individual attachment can be upto 128kb the sum of all attachments cannot exceed 192kb! Is there any chance of this being increased or will this use up to much bandwidth etc etc? Cos this is really affecting the resolution and quality of my shots, 640px wide image isn't that great and the amount of jpeg compression I have to use to post just 2 or 3 images per post is wrecking them a bit.

Anyway 2 more. Enjoy

Regards

Daniel

i30Dave · **Reply #12: November 24, 2008, 10:47:53**

I was going to ban the use of attachments all together

Most people on here use photobucket. It is free to use, your pics
will be bigger and there is no limit on file size. Also if the site crashes
your pics will not be lost.

Tylenol · **Reply #13: November 25, 2008, 21:55:50**

VERY nice car whitbomb...

For a second there I thought someone stole my car and took photos

I have the SLX CRDi in Vivid Blue also

whitbomb07 · **Reply #14: December 03, 2008, 11:22:26**

Here's another I took today and 2 more from the last shoot.

Unfortunately I had to edit the bottom left corner, I hope it doesn't spoil it, I'm not to good with photoshop.

Regards

Daniel

Hemmi · **Reply #15: December 03, 2008, 11:41:57**

Good looking as always

Dazzler · **Reply #16: December 03, 2008, 12:04:14**

More Great Pix... I know a lot of you do it but I cant see the point of hiding your number plates.... I've done 18,500 kms in 8 months and many thousands of people have seen my plates...

Rubix · **Reply #17: December 03, 2008, 13:38:44**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on December 03, 2008, 12:04:14

More Great Pix... I know a lot of you do it but I cant see the point of hiding your number plates.... I've done 18,500 kms in 8 months and many thousands of people have seen my plates...

I was intending to just because everyone else did :S lol

Hemmi · **Reply #18: December 03, 2008, 14:02:45**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on December 03, 2008, 12:04:14

More Great Pix... I know a lot of you do it but I cant see the point of hiding your number plates.... I've done 18,500 kms in 8 months and many thousands of people have seen my plates...

Maybe they do it so others on the internet cant look up the plate number and see who owns the car. and then look up the house address.

Rubix · **Reply #19: December 03, 2008, 14:07:16**

I don't think you can with NSW plates... ??

Lakes · **Reply #20: December 03, 2008, 18:14:15**

Looks good, i feel your pain having to fit P plates on the car. i think it is about time the RTA woke up and made a special set of number plates with a coloured P in them as your got them for three years. they seem to make custom plates at a price but forget P platers.
cheers

GURKHA17 · **Reply #21: December 03, 2008, 18:33:07**

Nice one...and awesome colour...yea the 'P' plates sometimes get on my nerve as well I have mine stuck on the inside, you those hanging ones

. They sometimes fall off (the rear one does it). I had a cop car follow me as question me coz I had only one displayed. The rear one fell off again. Anyways he let me off. phew!!!

camerooney · **Reply #22: December 03, 2008, 20:59:57**

Nice pics!

Dazzler · **Reply #23: December 04, 2008, 10:50:23**

Quote from: Rubix on December 03, 2008, 14:07:16

I don't think you can with NSW plates... ??

They cant with Tassie plates either...

whitbomb07 · **Reply #24: December 04, 2008, 11:28:17**

I do it just to be on the safe side.

Identity theft amongst other reasons is never a good thing.

I'd rather the whole world not know the rego of the car I drive.

Just my $200 (considering inflation, fall of the aussie dollar, GST, the fact some journalist said it would be so etc etc

)

Anyway here are 3 more from yesterday. I decided to play around with lighting a bit.

Hope you enjoy

Regards

Daniel

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Dazzler · **Reply #25: December 04, 2008, 11:32:12**

Yes very nice (like the clouds in the last one) 8)

Rubix · **Reply #26: December 04, 2008, 12:03:33**

Quote from: dazzling_darryl on December 04, 2008, 11:32:12

Yes very nice (like the clouds in the last one) 8)

First look, didn't notice, only had eyes for the car.
Second look... wow, that is a REALLY good photo! Nice work D.

PS - make sure you take a pic of my car for me at our Blue Mountains run - I like what you're doing.

whitbomb07 · **Reply #27: December 04, 2008, 12:26:33**

Decided to change the subject head seeing as I've posted more than just a teaser now.........

Thanks guys for the comments.

I'd be more than happy to play photog during the trip, but can't guarantee success. As much as I love photography as a hobby, I'm still not that good (I just pull a few good ones out of you know where every now and again)

For instance the clouds were completely out of my control, but they really do make the picture.My abilities had nothing to do with it just luck.

My display avatar was taken down in Nowra just over a month ago for the airshow they had their, unfortunately the weather didn't work in anyones favour and whilst it's a nice aircraft, the background and lighting spoil it a bit. (In case your wondering I'm an aircraft nut and most of my photography centralises around them)

Anyway I'll get some more processed over the weekend hopefully.

Regards

Daniel

Shambles · **Reply #28: December 04, 2008, 12:44:50**

If I'm not mistaken, i30Dave is an aircraft nut as well

bumpkin · **Reply #29: December 04, 2008, 13:20:45**

Me too